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title: "234R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RYEDALE AREA/4 SEATS"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0681d1"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# 234R/SCHOOL TRANSPORT/REQUEST FOR QUOTATION/RYEDALE AREA/4 SEATS

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0681d1

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council, a public authority within sub-central government, has successfully concluded the procurement for school transport services under contract 234R. This procurement process involves transporting students from Norton – Malton to Lady Lumley's School, covering the period from March to July 2026. The procurement, identified by award ID ocds-h6vhtk-0681d1-033692-2026, was executed through a limited competition method, which is below the threshold, and focuses on transport services in the Ryedale area of the United Kingdom. Following the evaluation process, Take Me Group Ltd, a large enterprise located in Loughborough, has been awarded the contract, valued at £54,480 excluding VAT. The signed contract began on 16th March 2026 and could extend up to July 2028 with possible renewals and contract modifications.

This tender offers businesses, specifically those involved in transport services, an opportunity to expand their footprint in the education sector by providing reliable school transport solutions. Companies with capabilities in delivering efficient transport services, and who can operate within below-threshold procurement methods, could find such contracts beneficial for growth. The tender's limited competition method implies familiarity with the local infrastructure may enhance competitive advantage. Organisations with experience in handling similar service contracts, especially in regions akin to Ryedale, can leverage this scenario to bolster their business offerings and build lasting relationships with public authorities like The North Yorkshire Council.

## Notice

School transport for contract 234R, Norton - Malton to Lady Lumley's School, 4 seats, March 2026 - July 2026

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033692-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £54,480 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TAKE ME GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

### Codes

- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

## Release History

- 14 Apr 2026 at 11:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033692-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033692-2026
  14th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.northyorks.gov.uk

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